Elementary Education - Master [2 Years]
$12,024 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Arts [M.A] Elementary Education

  • Students learn how to create a productive class climate and provide differentiated instructional activities for a diverse group of students. In the Elementary Education master’s program, they will challenge students at varying levels of development and play a critical role in their lives by bringing subjects to life.
  • Students have the option to pursue an initial Illinois Teaching License (PEL) with an Elementary Education (grades 1–6) endorsement, or if they are already a licensed teacher, they can add an Elementary Education (grades 1–6) endorsement to their PEL.
  • Classes take place primarily in person on the Lincoln Park campus, although some courses are offered using hybrid or online modalities during certain quarters. The program can be completed in two years.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $12024 $12024
Total Fees $12024 $12024

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 80 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 53 90 3
Duolingo Duolingo 115 160 1

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students should have completed a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • Students require a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.

Language Requirments:

  • Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL to get admission to this program.

International students who currently or will hold a degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, do not need to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report.